Offset printing is called offset lithography. That printing process is typically used for commercial printing. It is a distinct process that is commonly used among commercial vendors that produce large orders of magazines, catalogs, posters, etc. It is also called offset printing for the way that the inks are used to print images and text to the substrate. The process starts by taking digital files and creating a special type of negative film. The negatives are used to create the metal plates that are necessary in the offset printing process. Once the plates have been created they are moved to a press where rollers apply water and a specific type of oil-based ink. Since oil and water will not mix, the oil-based ink is blocked from adhering to any non-image areas. Only the inked area is transferred to an adjacent rubber cylinder that then transfers the image to the paper. The image isn’t printed directly on the paper from the plates, but rather transferred to another surface that makes contact with the paper. Offset printing is an excellent option when is looking for a printer that can run high quality and have high resolution prints for do printing job. During the offset printing process the design is to be printed onto a metal plate. The plate is then covered in ink and transferred to another surface, most commonly a rubber blanket. Finally paper is pressed against the rubber blanket to finish the process. This style of printing is most commonly used for printing large volume request for high quality prints because of the generally high set up costs. With recent advancements in offset printing technology set up costs are becoming lower allowing print shops to require lower minimums for offset printing projects. Offset printing is a lower cost alternative to inkjet printing because ink jet printers require very expensive ink cartridges. Offset printing is very reliable. Large volumes of high quality printed materials can be...

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...GLOSSARY OF FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING TERMS
AA: Authors Alterations, changes other than corrections, made by a client after the proofing process has begun. AA's are usually charged to a client as billable time.
Abrasion: Process of wearing away the surface of a material by friction.
Abrasion marks: Marks on a photographic print or film appearing as streaks or scratches, caused by the condition of the developer. Can be partially removed by swabbing with alcohol.
Abrasion resistance: Ability to withstand the effects of repeated rubbing and scuffing. Also called scuff or rub resistance.
Abrasion test: A test designed to determine the ability to withstand the effects of rubbing and scuffing.
Abrasiveness: That property of a substance that causes it to wear or scratch other surfaces.
Absorption: In paper, the property which causes it to take up liquids or vapors in contact with it. In optics, the partial suppression of light through a transparent or translucent material.
Acceptance sampling or inspection: The evaluation of a definite lot of material or product that is already in existence to determine its acceptability within quality standards.
Accelerate: In flexographic printing, as by the addition of a faster drying solvent or by increasing the temperature or volume of hot air applied to the printed surface. Electrical - To speed rewind shafts during flying splices, and in taking up web slackness.
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...Steps need to be followed to strategise printing business:-
• Planning for a brighter future starts with analyzing inner strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Internal evaluation coupled with an environmental scan of the competitive landscape.
• Differentiate your firm - It’s all about creating a unique value proposition. Start with your SWOT analysis. Everything is fair game (e.g. technology, experience, certifications, commendations, price, value, etc.).
• Invest in technology - Examples would include Web software that would allow customers to place and track orders, ERP suites, HR software applications, and other industry-specific technology.
• Identify new markets - Typically the more avenues of distribution you have, the better off you are. If, for example, you cater to the commercial market, consider the government space or even the aerospace and the aircraft sectors.
• Enhance your Website - Your Website should be optimized so that it becomes a powerful Internet marketing platform for generating sales leads contributing to both short and long-term growth of sales.
• Invest in Training - Great companies realize the value of their employees and staff development. Don’t wait for the upturn to focus on training. Trained employees are more confident, productive and resilient.
• Forge strategic alliances - Understand your core competencies, know what customers are looking...

...1
History of
PrintingPressesPrinting is a method of transferring an image to surfaces for the purpose of
communication. A printing press is a mechanical apparatus for applying
pressure to an inked surface resting upon a print medium. The invention of
the printing press is considered as the most influential event in the second
millennium revolutionizing the way people learn and communicate.
Rubbings from stone inscriptions were an early reproduction method in which
images were carved into stone, similar to the gravure process. The substrate,
which was a thin strong paper, was moistened to make it soft . A kind of adhesive
is placed on the surface of the stone. The paper is placed over the surface of
the stone and a stiff brush is used to rub the paper over the stone and into
every depression of the stone. Ink is applied over the paper after it was dried.
The paper is peeled off from the stone and a reversed image within black ink
was revealed. Stone rubbings were used to print books, especially religious
texts and historic classics. Drawing materials include charcoal, inksticks,
graphite and wax.
Seal Printing and the Origin of Letterpress Printing
The Chinese also used a method of reproducing images that is similar to our
present-day rubber stamp method (Fig. 1:1) called seal printing. Before seal
printing was invented,...

...Reducing Waste in the Printing Industry
Chris Rogers
Res-341
January 9, 2012
Louis Laffin
Reducing Waste in the Printing Industry
The process of reducing wasted paper in the printing industry is and always will be a complicated process; printing companies all over the world have gone to great lengths in their attempts to reduce their wasted materials. The attached survey will supply suitable questions to increase awareness for the need for waste reduction in the printing industry as well as supplying ideas and steps to take during the attempts made to reduce wasted materials.
The printing industry is commonly known to produce wasted materials during the process of making products. One of the most common wasted materials during printing production is the paper supplies. Printing companies all over the world create wasted paper during the printing production process because of the make-ready process, spoilage, printing excess product, and the quality control process. The process of make-ready is the initial stage of a print production when the printers are attempting to setup and create the needed product. During this process many printers will use scrap paper for the initial prints to correct any ink or color changes. In some cases the use of scrap paper cannot be used because of the size or type of paper needed for the...

...the other plates, but does not mention why it is called “key”. While the term today may have adopted the meaning for the process of aligning plates, the term “key” does not originate from this process. The color “registration” is more closely related to the process of aligning plates. The term “key” originates from the rotary printing press in 1843 that had screw keys to control the amount of ink printing on a substrate. Offsetpresses also use this mechanism.
Most other countries who speak languages other than English typically used “CMYK” to mean four color process; even if the individual colors don’t begin with the same letters. However, in French speaking countries, the accronym is “CMJN” is used meaning “Cyan, Magenta, Jaune, Noir”. “Jaune” and “Noir” translate to “Yellow” and “Black” respectively. This shows that in certain countries, the model directly translates to “black” and not “key” or any other term referring to alignment, detail, or contrast.
While Johannes Gutenburg invented the printing press in Germany around 1454 which revolutionized moveable type, it was Jacob Christoph Le Blon who invented three-color and four-color process printing around 1725. What is interesting is that his original color models were RYB and RYBK. The argument here is that the color blue (represented by “B”) is used in the same process as black, so the initial may have been changed to avoid...

...technologies of printing, curing and key integration equipment that is enabling printed electronics. The report assesses the performance of each printing and curing technology type, providing for each:
Assessment of capability and suitability to printing different types of materials
Analysis of existing uses of the printing technology in printed electronics
Trends and opportunities for the printing technologies
Leading suppliers and company profiles
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This is assessed for the following printing and printed related manufacturing technologies:
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Inkjet printing
Flexo printing (and offset)
Gravure printing (and offset)
Nano imprinting/embossing
Transfer printing Coating systems (Slot die and alternatives)
The following post-printing processes are also covered, including
Thermal drying
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...The Future of OffsetPrinting
The first printing press dates back almost 600 years. Printing has come a long way since its inception. Although digital color printing has its advantages, there is still a place for offset color printing. Most small businesses can greatly benefit by incorporating color printing into their marketing plan.
Despite what you may have read, there are still people who leave the Internet thus wandering outside. Color printing in the form of posters can be a great marketing tool catching just as many eyeballs potentially as a web site. Posters are an excellent tool when properly placed, and they can also enhance online traffic by prominently displaying your web site address. Color printing is also beneficial when utilizing catalogs or brochures.
It is imperative to capture the attention of the recipient immediately when one engages in direct mail efforts. Content is obviously very important. However, color scheme and printing quality are also critical in order to ensure your mailer does not go directly into the circular file.
Postcard marketing is also a smart utilization of color printing. Postcards decrease associated mailing expense while retaining effectiveness if the limited "real estate" they entail if used properly. They often prove to be a great avenue for targeting a...

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ROYAL PRINTING AND
PACKAGING COMPANY
A CASE ANALYSIS
April 14, 2015
Submitted by:
MGT101 U
Group 2
Bordeos, Lawrence Felix A.
Borines, Sarah Camille P.
Cabilan, Yvonne Gayle C.
Carlos, Rachel Ann M.
de los Santos, Regina Angela M.
Drece, Johanna Marie F.
I. Point of View
The point of view that the group decided to take is that of a Third Party Consultant. Unlike the other characters in the case, he is more fine-tuned to analyzing the key situations that affect the firm from the inside and from the outside. A third party consultant also works with no biases and no self-serving motive. He is objective in coming up with strategies given the information that he is able to acquire as his basis. Furthermore, he has a wider perspective because he is not constrained by the information of what is inside the firm but he also has a view of what are the external factors that affect the performance of the firm.
However, there is also a disadvantage to this: a consultant can only advise the firm on what strategy to take. He cannot readily implement his suggestions because he is not an owner of the firm.
II. Analysis of the Case Situation
Upon the turnover of the managerial position of the Royal printing and Packaging Company from Ricardo Baltazar to his son, who just recently graduated from a business school in Metro Manila, Ricardo discussed with Jose the present situation of the firm.
During the acquisition of the machineries, the...